New year, new school: Abbotsford school opens its doors for its first year

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Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care, said families in Abbotsford will have access to 88 new child care spaces at Irene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw.

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“We’re creating a future where childcare is a core service that parents can rely on,” Chen said. “This new childcare facility received approximately $3 million in funding from ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund.”

More space for students in Abbotsford is on the way, with provincial funding of more than $23.1 million available for eight-classroom additions at both Auguston Traditional and Margaret Sternersen elementary schools, which will add 360 new seats to the district. The Abbotsford School District will contribute an additional $1.5 million to these projects.

“Abbotsford is a great place to raise a family, and I’m proud of the investments our government is making to support our community,” said Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission. “By investing in improved and expanded schools, we can give parents peace of mind that there will be space for their kids at schools near their homes.”